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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobuli Araguli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Zero Tolerance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobuli Araguli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobuli Araguli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Zero Tolerance !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araguli drives through and clinches with Zero Tolerance against the cage.
Araguli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zero Tolerance tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Araguli smiles and moves away.
Araguli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zero Tolerance 's guard.
Zero Tolerance manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Zero Tolerance shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Araguli counters with a one-two to the body.
Zero Tolerance will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zero Tolerance scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zero Tolerance trying to control the action but Araguli is working from the bottom.
Araguli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zero Tolerance trying to control the action but Araguli is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero Tolerance is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The strikes coming from Zero Tolerance are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Araguli tries to buck Zero Tolerance off but Zero Tolerance is having none of it.
Araguli is working hard here to advance position.
Araguli gets back to half guard.
Araguli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zero Tolerance .
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zero Tolerance tries to clinch but Araguli moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Araguli moves in looking to clinch but Zero Tolerance pushes him off.
Araguli misses with a double jab.
Araguli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zero Tolerance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Araguli is fending him off so far but Zero Tolerance persists. Nope, Araguli circles away and we're back to standing.
Bobuli Araguli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Zero Tolerance .
Zero Tolerance feints and as Araguli raises his hands in defense, Zero Tolerance changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zero Tolerance accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Araguli keeping moving, preventing Zero Tolerance from controlling successfully.
Araguli wants to stand but Zero Tolerance is controlling the position.
Zero Tolerance preventing the sweep.
Zero Tolerance trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Araguli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Zero Tolerance doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero Tolerance trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Araguli slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Zero Tolerance .
Zero Tolerance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zero Tolerance lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Bobuli Araguli has been cut.
Zero Tolerance shoots and misses
and Araguli counters with a low kick, right behind Zero Tolerance 's knee.
Zero Tolerance looks gassed!
Araguli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Araguli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zero Tolerance squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Araguli controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero Tolerance is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Zero Tolerance is wriggling around trying to escape.
Araguli looking to control but Zero Tolerance is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zero Tolerance throwing hammer fists to the chest of Araguli. What's that going to do exactly?
Zero Tolerance tries to reverse the position but Araguli maintains control.
Araguli working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zero Tolerance really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobuli Araguli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobuli Araguli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zero Tolerance wants to clinch but Araguli slips to the side
and Araguli counters with a low kick, right behind Zero Tolerance 's knee.
Zero Tolerance misses with a takedown
and Araguli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Araguli.
Araguli lands an elbow that stopped Zero Tolerance in his tracks for a moment.
Araguli has Zero Tolerance pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zero Tolerance manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Araguli.
Zero Tolerance has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Araguli is trying to keep an underhook but Zero Tolerance manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zero Tolerance prevents Araguli from improving his position.
Zero Tolerance wants to stand up but Araguli is controlling the position.
Araguli keeping control of the position.
Zero Tolerance trying to control the action but Araguli is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Araguli trying to hold on to Zero Tolerance 's head to control him but Zero Tolerance postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero Tolerance is keen to just control but Araguli is a slippery customer.
Araguli tries to roll over but Zero Tolerance keeps him under control.
Zero Tolerance working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Araguli wants to control but Zero Tolerance is keeping busy.
Araguli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zero Tolerance .
Araguli is staying active underneath Zero Tolerance , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araguli gets full guard.
Zero Tolerance stands up from Araguli's guard - Zero Tolerance perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zero Tolerance has Araguli up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araguli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zero Tolerance tries for a takedown but Araguli manages to get underhooks.
Araguli taking a breather.
Araguli scores with a shot to the side of Zero Tolerance 's head.
Araguli breaks from the clinch.
Zero Tolerance blocks a head kick by Araguli.
Araguli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zero Tolerance , pushing him back against the cage.
Araguli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Araguli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Zero Tolerance tries to reverse the position but Araguli maintains control.
Araguli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araguli dominating with strikes here.
Araguli controlling the pace for now.
Zero Tolerance is working to get back to half guard.
Araguli avoids the attempt from Zero Tolerance to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zero Tolerance working to try and regain half guard.
Araguli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Araguli breaks from Zero Tolerance 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Araguli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Araguli landing shots from mount.
Araguli looking to finish Zero Tolerance with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zero Tolerance !
Araguli controlling the pace for now.
Araguli tries to control but Zero Tolerance wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobuli Araguli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobuli Araguli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Araguli just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zero Tolerance prevents Araguli from breaking the clinch.
Araguli tries to score a body lock takedown but Zero Tolerance shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Araguli throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zero Tolerance is pressed up against the cage. Araguli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zero Tolerance down to the mat. Zero Tolerance avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zero Tolerance misses with a takedown attempt
and Araguli counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zero Tolerance fails to land the takedown.
Frank Zero Tolerance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zero Tolerance misses with a takedown
and Araguli counters by moving into the clinch.
Bobuli Araguli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Zero Tolerance .
Araguli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Araguli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Araguli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Araguli wants to clinch.
Zero Tolerance swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Araguli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Araguli.
Bobuli Araguli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Araguli seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araguli stops Zero Tolerance from standing up.
Zero Tolerance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araguli is one step ahead there.
Araguli stops Zero Tolerance from standing up.
Araguli stopping the sweep attempt from Zero Tolerance .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zero Tolerance throws a combination that misses
and Araguli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zero Tolerance drops down looking for an ankle pick but Araguli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zero Tolerance shoots in looking for a takedown. Araguli tries to sprawl out of it but Zero Tolerance keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Araguli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zero Tolerance tries for a takedown but Araguli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zero Tolerance fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zero Tolerance shoots for a takedown but Araguli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zero Tolerance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Araguli.
Zero Tolerance fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to de liver by Araguli. Beautiful body shot.
Zero Tolerance darts in trying to clinch
and Araguli holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero Tolerance has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Araguli avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zero Tolerance pulls guard successfully.
Araguli preventing the sweep.
Araguli won't allow Zero Tolerance to get back to his feet.
Araguli won't allow Zero Tolerance to sweep him here.
Araguli trying to control but Zero Tolerance is working from the bottom.
Zero Tolerance trying to keep a closed guard but Araguli is proving a slippery customer.
Araguli trying to control the position from guard on top but Zero Tolerance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Araguli darts in and clinches Zero Tolerance up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Araguli unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zero Tolerance lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zero Tolerance tries to break the clinch but Araguli is controlling the position.
Zero Tolerance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Araguli moves into the clinch successfully.
Araguli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Araguli misses with a series of wild punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Araguli, right into the meat.
Araguli throws a head kick that misses.
Zero Tolerance closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Araguli to the mat! Araguli manages to get full guard.
Zero Tolerance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araguli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araguli pulls Zero Tolerance in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobuli Araguli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Araguli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobuli Araguli!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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